Massachusetts State Police have announced a “sobriety checkpoint” will be implemented by on a Bristol County public way between Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17.

“The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways,” according to the state police. “It will be operated during varied hours, the selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety.”